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The Dragnet Radio Podcast #138 - The Big Bunco Mar 03, 2026

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Friday investigates an experienced confidence man who targets elderly widows for their money has already conned his first two victims of more than $8,000. Commentary on the departure of Barney Phillips as Ed Jacobs and the introduction of Ben Romero's nephew Bill Lockwood. Plus, actor Martin Milner and how Jack Webb guided his career.

The Superman Radio Podcast #768- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 12 Mar 02, 2026

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As Zaram is about to expose Kent as being actually Superman having never left the cell, the planet Utopia suffers a strong earthquake signaling the pending doom of the planet. JR speaks on how much Superman radio and TV actors were really paid.

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #21- The Judas Clock Mar 01, 2026

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A clock maker is in possession of a cursed clock that only operates when using the original 30 pieces of silver given to Judas Iscariot. Any man who has come in contact with this clock has died a violent death. With this information, the clock maker seeks the man who murdered his father. Commentary on tonight's guest star Berry Kroeger. Plus, we look at the different views of Judas Iscariot.

The Shadow Radio Podcast #54- Murder by Rescue Feb 28, 2026

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A young man is about to inherit his parents estate until his evil uncle gets involved by placing a hypnotic spell on him which could mean his death. Commentary on why this episode was a misfire for the series.

The Suspense Radio Podcast #284- The Sisters (12/9/48) Feb 27, 2026

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Two sisters find their lives unraveling inside a lonely seaside mansion when one of the sisters decides to buy a casket for someone who will die in three weeks. But which one? JR speaks on star Rosalind Russell's combative career against the studios.

The Superman Radio Podcast #767- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 11 Feb 26, 2026

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After it is revealed that Clark Kent has "replaced" Superman in the cell, Zaram places Jimmy in with him while he bugs the cell hoping that Kent will tip his hand. JR speaks on the popularity of Superman through the decades.

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #83- Liz has the Flimjabs Feb 25, 2026

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Liz fakes an illness in order to get George to buy her a mink coat. George is on to her and brings in a real doctor to give her fake diagnosis that Liz thinks is very real. Commentary on the I Love Lucy episode "Lucy fakes an Illness" from which this script was adapted.

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #137- The Big Show Feb 24, 2026

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A seven week old baby has been abandoned in the bus depot waiting area and the mother is nowhere in sight with no leads as to where she could be. Commentary on this controversial episode and how the Code of Practices for Television Broadcasters in 1952 affected the story.

The Superman Radio Podcast #766- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 10 Feb 23, 2026

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Superman, who still cannot move due to heavy pull of gravity from Utopia, has one final and seemingly dangerous trick that could change things forever. JR speaks on ratings for the series and the changes made to increase listenership.

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #20- The Bog Oak Necklace Feb 22, 2026

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After forty years, a headless skeleton and a bog oak necklace that turns out to be a woman's murdered sister who was to marry the man the first sister vowed to have. Commentary on the controversial life and career of tonight's guest star Miriam Hopkins.

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